Lords a leaping? Eleven facts about Christmas in the Philippines
1. The Filipino Christmas season is the longest in the world (as you may have noticed by now). It isn’t unusual to see decorations already in place by late August. In …
1. The Filipino Christmas season is the longest in the world (as you may have noticed by now). It isn’t unusual to see decorations already in place by late August. In …
The heartbroken family of a 12-year-old girl gunned down during a church service have delayed her burial to spend one last Christmas with their murdered child. Kristine Joy Sailog has …
The “secret” ingredient behind every Filipino’s favourite Christmas foods, Ube, is taking America by storm. Ube (pronounced oo-beh) is a vivid purple yam that gives the distinctive colour to a …
Critics have reacted with dismay after president Duterte said he wanted the constitution amended to make it easier for a president to declare martial law. Speaking in Angeles City yesterday …
It’s clear from the sheer output of stories this week that the newsrooms of the Philippines haven’t wound down for Christmas yet. As always, the words and actions of President Duterte …
El Nido: If you are reading this on a cold, dark day somewhere far from the tropics, it’s hard to believe that such sunshine and beauty awaits just a flight away. If …
The Malacañan Palace (or should that be Malacañang? — find out later) is the most recognisable building in the Philippines. Official residence of the president, and his place of work, …
Politics and religion aside, there are few subjects that can spark controversy like food — particularly when two people, or regions, claim to be the inventor or guardian of a …
The United Nations human rights commission has urged the Philippines to launch a murder investigation after President Duterte claimed he killed suspects while mayor of Davao. Since his presidency began …
Elite security officers were scrambled to deal with a security breach at Hong Kong airport after a wild boar was spotted in a restricted area today. A team of officers used riot …
The Rizal Monument in Manila’s Rizal Park is almost certainly the most photographed site in the Philippines and the focus of huge national pride. It honours the man who is …
China has seized an unmanned US Navy underwater testing vessel off the coast of the Philippines, a Pentagon official has revealed today (Friday, December 16). Navy Captain Jeff Davis said …
More than ever before, President Duterte has dominated the news cycle this week. Whether it’s his apparent confession of gunning down criminal suspects, his admission of age-related frailty (and opiate …
In these politically correct times, it’s generally agreed that “blacking up” to imitate a darker-skinned race is, quite literally, beyond the pale. However, in at least one Filipino city, it’s …
President Duterte has claimed that he personally killed suspected criminals when he was mayor of Davao. Duterte made the comments as he discussed his campaign to stamp out drug use, which …
Although most visitors to South East Asia love the food, there’s one gripe I often hear — where are the vegetables? Of course, we all know they’re here, a visit …
It’s been a busy week in the newsrooms of the Philippines, with breaking stories coming thick and fast. As the nation’s reporters prepare for a well-earned weekend break, we present …
Bistek Tagalog: Wherever the Spanish have planted their flag, from Mexico to Manila, they’ve left behind some version of this dish – a marinaded beefsteak cooked with onions and spices. There’s …
A MAN who claims he was set up by his cheating wife has finally walked free from detention after 18 months of “pure hell”. Speaking exclusively to PLN, airline captain …
A FORMER Houston police officer has been charged with attempting to organise a rape and murder-for-hire plot targeting his estranged Filipina wife and her female friend. Clarence Michael McNatt, aged 63, was …
VICE president Leni Robredo has quit her post as housing chief after president Duterte ordered her “to desist from attending all cabinet meetings” from today (Monday, December 5). Although she …
A recent article by Dave Bramovich (here) suggested some infrastructure investments that could vastly improve life in the Philippines. Among the generally costly proposals, was one suggestion that wouldn’t cost a penny. Discussing …
THE Filipina candidate for Miss World 2016 has become the clear favourite to lift the coveted crown. Online bookmaker Paddy Power is offering 5/1 on sweet victory for Catriona Elisa Gray, putting …
The story Many would argue that the Pampanga region is the beating heart of Filipino cuisine, and what really makes that heart sing is the region’s signature dish pork sisig. …
THE Mayor of Manila has taken decisive action against the city’s corrupt traffic enforcers — by firing the entire department. At a press conference today (Monday, November 28) Joseph “Erap” …
PHILIPPINES Airlines (PAL) has responded to President Duterte’s call to ease congestion in Manila by announcing new routes from Clark International Airport (CRK). From December 16, the national carrier will make …